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Event Category: Contra Dance

  • Lawrence Barn Dance Association Contra Dance with The Tater Bugs

    Woodlawn Elementary School 508 Elm Street, Lawrence, KS, United States

    Join us for a Contra Dance at Woodlawn Elementary School in Lawrence, Kansas. Doors 6:30 Lesson 7:00 Dance begins 7:30 Open to both beginners and newcomers without experience. Those new to contra should attend the free lesson at 6:45. All ages welcome! Our dances are social, inclusive, fun, and beginner friendly. No experience? No partner? […]

    $5 – $15
  • Bloomington Contra Dance

    Bloomington Contra Dance

    Harmony School 909 East 2nd Street, Bloomington, IN, United States

    Please see our home page for the latest information. Entrance fee: by sliding scale donation, with a suggested range from $3 to $20.  Striving Toward Safe Space Policy: We hope to create a dance in which everyone feels safe and welcome. Please take a moment to review our policy on respect and consent. Membership: Membership […]

    $3 – $20
  • Weekly Austin Contra Dance

    Hancock Recreation Center 811 East 41st St., Austin, TX, United States

    A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the jam/pickup band, Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). We dance every week that Hancock Recreation Center is open. A brief beginners session is taught at 7:30, before the dance program begins. Dance ends about 9:30. Free parking lot.   We welcome beginners. If you can […]

    Free
  • Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance

    Baltimore Folk Music Society Wednesday Contra Dance

    Lovely Lane Church 2200 Saint Paul St, Baltimore, MD, United States

    The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents Contra Dancing on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 8:00 to 10:30 p.m., in the hall at Lovely Lane United Methodist Church. Gender-free calling No partner? No problem. New dancer lesson every week at 7:30pm Live music from local, regional, and national bands Admission $10 for members and affiliates (FSGW, […]

    Free – $15
  • Lake City Contra Dance (Seattle WA)

    Lake City Contra Dance

    Latvian Community Center 11710 3rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States

    Thursday nights; doors open at 7 pm Dances: intro/refresher workshop 7:15 pm, dancing 7:30 till 10:00 pm Admission on a sliding scale $10 – 20 – pay what you can The hall is well-ventilated and air-conditioned! For more information call 206-525-0932, or send us email.

    $10 – $20
  • Thursday Contra Dance in Philadelphia

    Thursday Contra Dance in Philadelphia

    Commodore Barry Center 6815 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Weekly Contra Dance - See our website for this week's band and caller(s). Mostly contras with occasional squares, mixers, four facing fours, and more. 7:30pm New Dancer Lesson; 8:00pm to 10:30pm dancing Masks are no longer required but are welcomed. Our sliding scale is $10-$15-$20. Our role terms are Larks and Robins.

    $10 – $20
  • Rivanna Contra Dance

    Rivanna Contra Dance

    Greenwood Community Center 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, VA, United States

    Third Friday contra dances in Charlottesville, VA. A few miles off I-64. Mask optional. Larks & Robins. Intro lesson 7:00 PM. Dance starts 7:30 PM. Sliding scale admission: recommend $20

  • Alice Raibourn & The Mystic Gorillas

    Contra Dance with Alice Raibourn & The Mystic Gorillas

    United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville,, FL

    The Mystic Gorillas are: Roger Eudy on guitar Buz Sibley on fiddle  Lloyd Baldwin on banjo and fiddle  Schedule: 6:00pm - 7:00 - Setup 7:00pm - 9:45pm - Introductory workshop & Contra Dance 9:45 – 10:15pm — Cleanup Suggested Donation: $10 (ages 26+) $5 (ages 16-25) Dancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult. Please […]

    $10
  • Orlando Contra Dance

    Orlando Contra Dance

    Winter Park Ballroom Dance Co. 6904 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL, United States

    Welcome to the Orlando Contra Dance! We feature high-tempo, gender-neutral dancing. We are Florida’s only gender-neutral contra series. Dancing is open to everyone and free for students and returning beginners (2nd dance is free)! We usually dance on the first and third Friday of the month. Holidays, semester breaks, and regional events happen, so check […]

    Free – $15
  • Contra ATL Weekly Dance

    ContraATL Weekly Dance

    Decatur Recreation Center 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, United States

    Atlanta's weekly contra dance features a variety of local and regional talent. We dance every Friday night except rare blackout dates, generally last two Fridays in December and the first Friday in January.

    $15
  • Friday Contra Dance, Nashville TN

    Friday Contra Dance, Nashville TN

    Second Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 3511 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN, United States

    All are welcome to come and dance! You don’t need to bring a partner. Contra dancing is easy to learn. We have beginners' lessons for anyone who hasn’t done it before, or wants a reminder. $7 - $25, pay what you can.

    $7 – $25
  • Third Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange

    Third Friday Contra at Guiding Star Grange

    Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United States

    Caller and featured musicians vary each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Other musicians are welcome to come and be part of the amorphous "Back Row Band." Schedule: 8:00 PM: Contra Dancing for All; often a beginner session at 7:45. Cost: $10 or barter equivalent See venue website for this month's […]

    $10
  • Lenox Contra Dance

    Lenox Contra Dance

    Lenox Community Center 65 Walker St, Lenox, MA, United States

    Come join us contra dancing to live music. We have a different band and caller each month. Dances are held on Third Saturday nights in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Lenox Community Center, at 65 Walker Street. Experience the pleasure of dancing on a beautiful wood floor, in a high-ceiling second floor (handicapped accessible) ballroom with […]

    $8 – $15
  • LITMA Special Dance Event at Westbury Friends

    Westbury Friends School 550 Post Ave., Westbury, NY, United States

    10:00–1:00 – Callers’ Workshop – $50 – Scholarships Available 2:00–5:00 – Contradance – Band: LITMA Contra Band – Caller: Louise Siddons Please bring a Friend (or two) and Snacks to share at the break. For information, email Chart Guthre at [email protected] or Toni Kaste [email protected], or call 631-369-7854.

    $50
  • Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance

    Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance

    Church of the Good Shepherd Carbondale 515 S Orchard Dr, Carbondale, IL, United States

    Our monthly dance is "Blue Zone" living in a war zone world. Connect with neighbors, move your body, eat healthy(ish) food, give your social media a downtime. Southern Illinois Community Contra Dance might just help you live to age 100. $5 or pay what you can.

    $5
  • Tucson Contra Dance

    Tucson Contra Dance

    Southern Arizona Dance Center 4801 E 29th Street, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Join us for our first and third Saturday contra dance! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Intro lesson at 6:30 pm. Dance from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Check our website for more details.

    $10
  • Monterey Contra Dance

    Monterey Contra Dance

    Monterey YMCA 600 Camino el Estero, Monterey, CA, United States

    Monterey Country Dance Community holds contra dances most first Sundays and third Saturdays, unless otherwise noted in our schedules and calendars. Come alone or bring a friend—beginners are always welcome! First Sundays: Lessons at 3:40 PM; dance from 4–7 PM Third Saturdays: Lessons at 6:40; dance from 7–10 PM. ​Prices: $15-$30, sliding scale, general admission […]

    Free – $30
  • South Florida Contradance

    South Florida Contradance

    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 2601 St Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, United States

    Enjoying contra dance You'll be smiling and laughing. No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes. Age range 10-100 Dances are called. Put the phone down and destress your life.

    $5 – $10
  • South Florida Contra Dances

    Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton 2601 St Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, FL, United States

    Enjoying contra dance You'll be smiling and laughing. No partner is necessary. Lesson at the beginning. Wear casual clothes and soft soled shoes. Age range 10-100 Dances are called. Put the phone down and destress your life.

    $10
  • 3rd Saturdays Contra Dance, Grass Valley CA

    3rd Saturdays Contra Dance, Grass Valley CA

    Grass Valley Elks Lodge 109 S School St #3, Grass Valley, CA, United States

    Live music, historic ballroom, sprung dance floor, beginner/refresher session at 6:40pm. Dance 7-10pm. Doors open 6:30. $15. Potluck snacks/treats at halftime! Elks Lodge in downtown Grass Valley: 109 S. School St., 95945 (fairly easy parking on street and town lots); across from the Center for the Arts. Check our website for band & caller info.

    $15
  • Swingin’ Tern Contra Dance

    Swingin’ Tern Contra Dance

    St. Paul's Episcopal Church 200 Main St., Chatham, NJ, United States

    Our contra dances are held every first and third Saturday evening year-round from 7:30pm–10:30pm with a beginners' workshop at 7pm.  We have occasional double dances along with a New Year's Eve dance. Our full calendar Useful Information: Newcomers are welcome to come at 7pm for an introductory lesson on the basics of contra dancing. No […]

    $5 – $15
  • Third Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange

    Third Saturday Contra at Guiding Star Grange

    Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA, United States

    The Moving Violations are: Ron Grosslein (fiddle, mandolin, djembe), Autumn Rose Lester (fiddle), and Eric Eid-Reiner (piano). Caller varies each month; please check the Guiding Star Grange website for details. Schedule: Newcomers workshop 7:30-8:00 p.m. Contra dance 8:00-11:00 p.m. Cost: $12-20 sliding scale ($10 for students and children, $8 for under 13) at the door. […]

    $8 – $20
  • Montpelier Contra Dance

    Montpelier Contra Dance

    Capital City Grange Hall 6612 Vermont Rt. 12, Berlin, VT, United States

    Montpelier Contra Dance with callers and bands that perform regionally and nationally—see website or Facebook events Beginners, singles, and all ages are welcome; all dances are taught. Gender-neutral role terms (Larks and Robins) Newcomers lesson 7:40 pm. Dancing 8-11pm. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes. Masks optional / Excellent ventilation with open windows and ceiling exhaust […]

    $5 – $20
  • Contra Dance

    Contra Dance at Tapestry Folkdance Center

    Tapestry Folkdance Center 3748 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Every Saturday LARGE STUDIO 7:30 - 8:00 pm  Lesson 8:00 - 11:00 pm  Dance Cost: Live Music: $15 General Admission | $12 Tapestry Member | $8 Young Adult (Ages 18-30) | $4 Youth (Ages 10-17) | Under 10 - Free “Pay What You Choose” first seven days of every month (1st through the 7th) Recorded Music:  […]

    $4 – $15